Description
Tuscan Sausage Pasta is a comforting Italian dish that combines savory Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and creamy sauce for a delightful weeknight dinner. This easy-to-make pasta dish bursts with flavor, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its vibrant colors and rich aromas, Tuscan Sausage Pasta will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (high-quality)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced Italian sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and heavy cream to the skillet; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and Parmesan cheese; stir until spinach wilts and cheese melts.
- Drain pasta and mix it into the sauce; toss over low heat until combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg